NFL Mock Draft Power Rankings 2.0

Yet when we did the last mock draft power rankings, the Patriots had a first-round pick. They’ve since traded that pick to the Saints for Brandin Cooks, and though they could still conceivably get a first-rounder back for Malcolm Butler (or Jimmy Garoppolo, for that matter), their earliest pick as of now is in the third round.

So what does that mean for our purposes? It means we have to look at the only things more ridiculous than mock drafts: SEVEN-ROUND MOCK DRAFTS.

Really, Campbell’s not crazy. Ealy is replacing the departed Jabaal Sheard, so it’s not like the Pats are overflowing at the position. Cooks automatically becomes the Pats’ best receiver, but also he joins Malcolm Mitchell as New England’s only receiver who won’t be 29 or older next season.

3. LUKE EASTERLING, DRAFTWIRE/USA TODAY (MARCH 16)

Jones would be an interesting pick because he’s considered a top talent that’s expected to fall due to injury concerns -- specifically a torn Achilles suffered in his Pro Day that could cost him his entire rookie season. He could be worth the gamble and he could also be the second coming of Ras-I Dowling.

2. CHAD REUTER, NFL.COM (MARCH 15)

At No. 96, the Reuter has the Pats grabbing BYU inside linebacker Harvey Langi. A former running back, Langi isn’t considered the most instinctive player, but there’s potential to uncover given his athleticism.